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9.8

Quest Foglight for Databases remote code execution via file path

CVE-2026-92189 · published 3 days ago
Summary

Quest Foglight for Databases can be tricked into running any code an attacker supplies, without needing to log in. The problem is a missing check on a file name that the software writes to disk, allowing the attacker to place malicious files that run with full system privileges. Apply the vendor's security update immediately and limit network access to the Foglight server until it is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
quest foglight for databases 8.2.0
Original advisory text
Quest Foglight for Databases writeTopologySectionToFile External Control of File Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Quest Foglight for Databases writeTopologySectionToFile External Control of File Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight for Databases. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the writeTopologySectionToFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29169.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-73External Control of File Name or Path
Timeline
Published4 Nov 2026
Updated6 Nov 2026
First seen4 Nov 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-92189 · NVD
CVE-2026-92189 · MITRE
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